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Learn How To Take Care of Yourself Postpartum & Get Support

These websites provide background information and a list of resources to address a range of postpartum issues, including infant feeding, postpartum depression, and postpartum complications.

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Save your life: get care for these post-birth warning signs  

Print out this one-page resource to help you recognize post-birth warning signs and seek help in an emergency. 

March of Dimes: The Importance of the Postpartum Check-up  

This article provides information on postpartum check-ups, including why it is important, what to expect, and how to create a postpartum care plan.

Postpartum Support International: Frequently asked questions  

This website provides background information, free support, and answers frequently asked questions about postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. 

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women’s Health: Finding breastfeeding support and information

This resource provides helpful information on the types of professionals who can help with infant feeding, as well as free peer support and federal programs that assist with infant feeding.  

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My Sources of Support During Postpartum

Postpartum isn’t easy, physically or emotionally. Take the time to identify and organize your sources of support for yourself and your baby after birth.

My Sources of Support During My Partner’s Postpartum

Even if you’re not the one who gave birth, the postpartum period is hard. Asking for help is an amazing way to care for yourself and your family. Start by identifying and organizing your sources of support.
How to Assemble & Use a Sitz Bath

How to Assemble & Use a Sitz Bath

A sitz bath is a simple but powerful postpartum tool that will help heal your body at home after vaginal birth.

Welcome Sign for Postpartum Visitors

In the days and weeks after birth, you need time to rest and recover! Download and print this sign to welcome visitors and remind them how they can support you during this important time.

Affirmations for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Print or share these words of encouragement so you can get a boost of confidence when you need it. The set includes blanks where you can write your own affirmations.

A Love Letter to Your Postpartum Body

Inspired by Jasmine and LaShanda's conversation in Birth Explained: The Beauty of Biology, here's a worksheet to help you give your body the 'thank you' it deserves. After all it has gone through and done for you and your baby, give it a little love!

What You Should Know About Potential Complications & Warning Signs

Use these resources to become familiar with maternal health warning signs and possible complications.
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